Seventh Circuit Reinforces Requirement for Article III Standing in FCRA Claims
November 9, 2022
In a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the court affirmed the dismissal of a claim under the federal Fair Credit...
Congress Sends CFPB Letter Demanding Its Source of Authority for Taking Actions Concerning the FCRA and Other Consumer Protection Laws
November 2, 2022
Two ranking members of Congressional committees have sent a letter to the director of the Consumer...
Third Circuit Ruling Provides Clarification Regarding Informational Injuries in the Wake of Recent Supreme Court Ruling
October 26, 2022
In a recent case, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held that a subclass of consumers could proceed...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Vetoes Bill to Protect Ability to Perform Background Checks
October 25, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed Senate Bill 1262. According to Governor Newsom, this bill would have changed the Superior Court...
Third Circuit Creates New Standard for Judging the Accuracy of Consumer Reports Under the FCRA
October 20, 2022
In a key decision early last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit addressed a consolidated set of consumer appeals...
Third Circuit Vacates Ruling on FCRA Class Action Providing Clarity on Rule 23 Requirements
October 19, 2022
The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has recently vacated an order that denied class certification. The involved plaintiffs alleged...
Consumer Reporting Agency Reaches $11.5 Million Settlement Over Faulty Reporting
October 10, 2022
The plaintiffs filing a class action lawsuit against a major consumer reporting agency (CRA) announced they reached a settlement agreement. This...
Arbitration Agreements Upheld in FCRA Class Action Against Major Retailers
October 6, 2022
A federal judge based in Pennsylvania has sent a proposed class action lawsuit against two major retailers alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting...
3rd Circuit’s Wrong Interpretation Leads to Removed Ruling and Denial Class Action Certification
October 5, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit recently removed a ruling. This removal denies class certification that involves...
Employer Agrees to $600,000 Settlement Over Insufficient Background Check Disclosures
October 5, 2022
A major California-based provider of general business services has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve claims that it violated the Fair Credit...